April 24

Thursday 24, 1913:

The skyscraper Woolworth Building in New York City was opened.

Sunday 24, 1898:

Spanish-American War: Spain declares war on the United States.

Thursday 24, 1862:

American Civil War: A flotilla commanded by Union Admiral David Farragut passes two Confederate forts on the Mississippi River on its way to capture New Orleans, Louisiana.

Thursday 24, 1800:

The United States Library of Congress is established when President John Adams signs legislation to appropriate $5,000 to purchase "such books as may be necessary for the use of Congress".

Sunday 24, -1184:

Greeks enter Troy using the Trojan Horse (traditional).

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